General Manager Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median general manager in the Philadelphia area earns $121,630 a year ($58.48 an hour), 15% above the U.S. median ($105,770) and 18% above the Pennsylvania median ($103,130). Half of the 68,730 general managers there earn between $79,740 and $176,820.
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $57,210 | $49,990 | $50,090 |
| 25th percentile | $79,740 | $72,580 | $72,320 |
| Median | $121,630 | $103,130 | $105,770 |
| 75th percentile | $176,820 | $158,800 | $167,280 |
| 90th percentile | $284,880 | $220,530 | $253,390 |
| Average | $145,650 | $126,200 | $134,940 |
| Jobs | 68,730 | 172,010 | 3,503,020 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 12th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for general manager pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($163,860).
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Check my payGeneral manager pay in other cities
- Pittsburgh, PA: $100,840
- San Jose, CA: $163,860
- New York, NY: $157,000
- Washington, DC: $156,460
- San Francisco, CA: $149,990
- Hartford, CT: $148,080
- Seattle, WA: $146,030
- Denver, CO: $142,330
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.